The Spruce Crafts: Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern 

Project: Washcloth/Dishcloth

Website: The Spruce Crafts

Creator: Amy Solovay

Date: 05/25/20

Skill Level: Beginner

Hook: H/8 or 5mm

Yarn: Cotton Sport or Worsted Weight (55-60 yds)

Gauge: 5sts = 1inch in single crochet-chain stitch pattern

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain

• rep = repeat

• sc = single crochet

• st = stitch

• sk = skip stitch

• [ ] repeat instructions in brackets as directed

Notes: 

• Each dishcloth measures about 6 and a half inches square. To check if your cloth is square, fold it diagonally; if the two opposite corners meet, it is square.

• In this stitch pattern, single crochet stitches are worked into single crochet stitches from the previous row, and chain stitches are worked above chain stitches from the previous row.

• You will need a yarn or tapestry needle and scissors.

Instructions:

1. Make Chain StitchesMake a slip knot on hook, ch 35, turn

2. Work into the ChainSc in 3rd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] 16 x, turnthere will be 17 sc crochet stitches and 16 ch stitches, 22 sts totalTip:  Turning chains are stitches worked a the transition point between rows of crochet.  They add height needed for your next row to the piece.  In some instructions you will find them at the end of rows and in others at the beginning.  In this pattern they are at the beginning

3. Make a Foundation RowCh 1 (turning ch), sc in 1st sc, [ch1, sc in next sc] 16 times, turnTip:  At the beginning of the row, the first sc is worked into the stitch at the base of the turning chain. To work into the next sc, skip the next ch stitch, working a chain stitch above it.

4. Begin PatternAll rows: Ch 1 (turning ch), sc in 1st sc, [ch1, sc in next sc] 16 times, turn.Repeat this row until your dishcloth is square

5. FinishFasten off, weave in ends

Time to wash the dishes, your countertops, your face, or any other surface you can think of for using these luxuriously soft dishcloths. Alternatively, you could give the cloth as a gift to a friend; if you crochet several of these and bundle them up with pretty ribbons, they'd make a lovely housewarming gift or a great "spa at home" gift to give for Mother's Day. They also make great gifts for bridal showers, Christmas, or for any other celebration.  Pairs well with specialty dish soap or bath soaps.